GRACE PETTIS

“Grace Pettis has changed. Her voice, now a wide open prairie full of waving golden grains before menacing, dark thunder clouds, is a testament to this. “Two Birds”, her sophomore release, steps up and makes it rain. Tales of murder, twisted love, and aching hope are deftly melded together, welcome rain on parched prairie grass. Framed in pop rock, folk, country and blues – it is clear there are no limits to what Grace can do.” -Mary Sue Twohy Program Director, SiriusXM With stories in her soul, a dash of courage, and a smile that melts walls, Grace Pettis is busy doing what she was born to do. The life of an independent touring artist is tough, but somehow she makes it look easy. In her short career, she has built a reputation as a respected songwriter among artists, industry, and fans. Her highly anticipated second album "TWO BIRDS" is set to be released on September 15, 2012. Maverick Magazine will feature a FIVE STAR review of her new album in their October edition. This sophomore album is a culmination of years of writing, touring and surviving as an independent artist. While still in college, Grace released her self-titled debut album recorded at the renowned Blue Rock Studio in Wimberley, TX. After releasing her album she splashed onto the music scene winning NPR’s Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, where her, "Nine to Five Girl" was selected for Best Song honors. Grace carried this momentum when she performed as an Official Showcase Artist, at the 2010 International Folk Alliance conference, where she captured the attention of presenters and radio programmers as a young standout. Later that spring Grace won the Wildflower! Performing Songwriter Contest Grand Prize, and the People's Choice award. Grace went on to join the Storyville Coffee "Freedom Tour" across the US with Willie Porter, David Wilcox, and her legendary songwriting father Pierce Pettis. She then continued to tour in various formats from solo shows, to performances with Pierce Pettis, to trio performances with her producer Billy Crockett and cellist Dirje Smith. In 2011 Grace won the Kerrville New Folk Contest, and was an Official Showcase Artist at the 2012 New Music Seminar. Grace's collection of accolades and years of touring led to her hugely successful fundraising campaign. Her fans contributed $32k toward the making of her new album "TWO BIRDS." Grace will be touring throughout September and October to support the release of her new album. Full concert schedule is available at www.gracepettis.com.elson Chapman."